Bilingual Youth Worker_JOR

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one we look for in our newest team members.

Benefits

• 33 Paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Phone allowance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Continuing education units (CEUs) and ongoing trainings/education

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies
• Interact with youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting them in achieving identified goals
• Provide youth with appropriate leadership during the program
• Create a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere for youth
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Report any problems to the Out of School Coordinator
• Prepare all activities and rooms for the program
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Maintain a positive attitude toward all youth, co-workers, families, and others involved with the program

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and interact effectively with minors
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to provide emotional support to minors as they navigate various developmental stages
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Previous experience and proficiency in the use of various office machines, including computers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily injury liability
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers
• Proficient use of software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
• 21 years of age or older

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying
• Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.